Son charged with murder in stabbing death of mother in Township of King

A 22-year-old man from the Township of King has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of his 58-year-old mother.

On Monday evening, York Regional Police arrived at a residence on Sideroad 17 in King Township, where they found a woman suffering from stab wounds. Hilda Roelink was transported to hospital where she died at approximately 8:50 p.m., said Constable Rebecca Boyd.

The victim’s son, Andrew Roelink, was arrested at the residence. Constable Boyd believes there was at least one other person in the home when police arrived at the scene.